Senior Design Architect

Overview

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from client engagement and briefing through to IFC documentation.
• Develop and oversee concept design proposals, ensuring alignment with client objectives and project requirements.
• Drive design development and technical coordination across all project stages.
• Produce and review high-quality architectural drawings, presentations, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary consultants, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the design process.
• Ensure projects meet local authority requirements, building regulations, and industry standards.
• Mentor and support junior team members while contributing to the growth of the studio.
• Participate in client presentations, workshops, and design reviews.
• Manage multiple project priorities while maintaining exceptional design and technical quality.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of professional architectural experience.
• Proven background delivering luxury residential, hospitality, resort, mixed-use, or masterplanning projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects from concept design through to IFC stage.
• Strong understanding of both design and technical delivery.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary coordination and project teams.
• Advanced Revit proficiency is essential and candidates must be capable of operating within a Revit environment from day one.
• Experience working on projects within the Middle East is highly advantageous.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• What's on Offer:
• Opportunity to join a growing and highly ambitious design consultancy.
• Exposure to landmark projects across the Middle East and beyond.
• Significant influence on project direction and studio growth.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
• Long-term career progression within a business experiencing strong growth.
• If you are a design-focused architect with the technical expertise to deliver complex luxury projects from concept through to construction documentation, we would be keen to hear from you.